ASHEBORO, N.C. — North Carolina saw freezing temperatures overnight on Monday, Dec. 2, with some places lucky enough to see snowfall. The North Carolina Zoo in Asheboro was one of those lucky places, ...

It turns out even worker bees know how to cut loose. A group of scientists used a rolling ball experiment to determine that bumblebees play just like other animals. As with humans, dogs, and dolphins, ...

It’s that time of year again: PEOPLE magazine is on the search for the World’s Cutest Dog. The magazine has partnered with Pedigree for the eighth year in a row. Entries are open most of the month, ...

Joe Grantham is a contributor from the UK with a degree in Classical Studies. His love for gaming is only rivaled by a deep passion for medieval history, which often seeps into his articles. With over ...

We tend to think of play as a human thing, something kids do for fun, or adults return to when they finally get a break. However, animals play too, and not just pets. From crows sliding down snowy ...

Cute features in babies and animals are more than just amusing—they trigger powerful evolutionary responses that help our species’ survival. Moo Deng, the baby pygmy hippo that has become famous ...

Choosing toys as a prop instead of costumes or "challenges" can lead to cuter videos Source: congerdesign/Pixabay Animal videos are a popular genre on social media and online video platforms. Whose ...

A gray and white kitten raises its paw while another cuddly kitten rests in gentle hands. Reporter's notebook: House exodus threatens Johnson's grip on power as over 40 members head for exit Farm shop ...

I've studied various aspects of play behavior in a wide variety of nonhuman animals (animals) for decades, focusing mostly on members of the "dog family" (canids), while some of my students have ...

Ghalia Shamayleh has received funding for this research project from the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC) and Concordia Aid to Scholarly Research Fund Grants. Concordia ...